Abstract: Control devices and systems for self-propelled machinery and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a control device for self-propelled machinery includes a central portion disposed between a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion and at least one pressure sensitive trigger control provided over either the first or the second gripping portion. The trigger control can be configured to reduce a speed of the self-propelled machinery by actuating a portion of a potentiometer for varying an electrical signal carried by the control device. In some aspects, the control device can electrically communicate with a control unit of the self-propelled machinery.

Abstract: Variable speed control systems and methods for walk-behind working machines, such as lawnmowers and similar powered machines, can include a control system base, a handle having a recess formed in an edge thereof, a control lever including a lever arm that is pivotably attached to the control system base and includes a grip portion, and a control connector connected between the control lever and a machine component. The control lever can be selectively pivotable with respect to the control system base between a first angular position at which the grip portion of the control lever is spaced apart from the handle to control the machine component to be in a first operating state and a second angular position at which at least a portion of the grip portion is positioned within the recess of the handle to control the machine component to be in a second operating state.

Abstract: Variable speed control systems and methods for walk-behind working machines, such as lawnmowers and similar powered machines, can include a control system base, a handle having a recess formed in an edge thereof, a control lever including a lever arm that is pivotably attached to the control system base and includes a grip portion, and a control connector connected between the control lever and a machine component. The control lever can be selectively pivotable with respect to the control system base between a first angular position at which the grip portion of the control lever is spaced apart from the handle to control the machine component to be in a first operating state and a second angular position at which at least a portion of the grip portion is positioned within the recess of the handle to control the machine component to be in a second operating state.

Abstract: Control devices and systems for self-propelled machinery and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a control device for self-propelled machinery includes a central portion disposed between a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion and at least one pressure sensitive trigger control provided over either the first or the second gripping portion. The trigger control can be configured to reduce a speed of the self-propelled machinery by actuating a portion of a potentiometer for varying an electrical signal carried by the control device. In some aspects, the control device can electrically communicate with a control unit of the self-propelled machinery.